Perrigo CoPRGO +6.89%44 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PRGO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Drug Manufacturers companies, Perrigo Co ranks worse than 87.1% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Perrigo Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -61.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PRGO'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -259.34 Med: 7.04 Max: 26.69
Current: -67.39
During the past 13 years, Perrigo Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 26.69%. The lowest was -259.34%. And the median was 7.04%.
PRGO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 87.1% of 977
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 11.37
vs PRGO: -67.39
Perrigo Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Perrigo Co (NYSE:PRGO) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Perrigo Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PRGO vs XERS, PAHC, ALVO: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Perrigo Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -61.73% mean?
Perrigo Co (PRGO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -61.73% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Perrigo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perrigo Co ranks #851 out of 977 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Perrigo Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Perrigo Co ranks #851 out of 977 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perrigo Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perrigo Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to XERS and PAHC?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Perrigo Co ranks #851 out of 977 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Perrigo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 11.37, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Perrigo Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perrigo Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perrigo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perrigo Co (PRGO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.98, compared to a current price of $11.02 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.73%. Perrigo Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perrigo Co (PRGO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Perrigo Co (PRGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perrigo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.02 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.98.
GuruFocus considers Perrigo Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PRGO:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -61.73%
GF Value™: $24.98 vs. price of $11.02 (55.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perrigo is one of the largest consumer health companies in the world. Since 2018, Perrigo has divested its animal health and generic pharmaceuticals businesses to solely focus on consumer self-care. In North America (two-thirds of total sales), the firm's product mix is anchored in private-label consumer health goods, which are sold to major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and CVS. Perrigo also plays in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia where it primarily generates revenue through its national brands, including Compeed, Solpadeine, Coldrex, and ellaOne.
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